Sonus Virtualized Diameter Signaling Controller Now Generally Available

Software Edition of Sonus’ Diameter Signaling Controller Delivers NFV Features, Same Exceptional Performance and Functionality as Hardware Platform

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Sonus’ virtualized Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) — the Sonus DSC SWe (Software edition) — is now generally available.
  • The DSC SWe addresses service provider requirements for network functions virtualization (NFV) enabled technology to scale Cloud-based delivery platforms for real-time communications.

 

WESTFORD, Mass. – Sonus Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONS), a global leader in enabling and securing real-time communications, today announced general availability (GA) of the Sonus DSC SWe (Software edition). The DSC SWe delivers the same advanced features and functionality of Sonus’ hardware-based Diameter Signaling Controller (DSC) in a virtualized platform, delivering greater deployment flexibility for network operators.

Software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) play an increasingly critical role in today’s next-generation and Cloud networks. Building upon its strategy to virtualize the field-proven code base of its industry-leading hardware platforms, Sonus separated its diameter software from the DSC 8000 hardware and architected it to operate on industry standard commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) servers. For customers looking to leverage new and existing platforms to support NFV functionality, the DSC SWe allows customers to deploy a fully-featured DSC co-resident with other applications.

The demand for 4G/Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks is projected to grow exponentially as mobile broadband demand for smartphones and tablets, and diameter-signaling messages in 4G/LTE networks grows correspondingly. The Sonus DSC portfolio offers a flexible, robust, carrier-grade solution to solve the diameter routing dilemma. The DSC SWe is feature equivalent to Sonus’ DSC 8000 and provides all functionality required for both core and edge diameter routing within the all-Internet Protocol (IP), service-oriented, IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) and LTE networks. The DSC SWe gives customers a nimble approach to scale deployments from proof of concept (PoC) to production solely by adding licenses as needed.

Sonus is the only brand on the market to leverage a common, hardened code base across its hardware and software portfolios for core communications networks, giving customers complete investment protection and peace of mind about the security of their communications network. By leveraging the same codebase and management interfaces, customers can seamlessly add the DSC SWe to networks with existing Sonus hardware-based infrastructure.
 

Quotes:
"This is an important milestone for Sonus, as it represents the next step in making its existing platforms NFV compliant,” said Ronald Gruia, Director of Emerging Telecoms at Frost & Sullivan. “The main benefit is OPEX savings - as the DSC SWe approach enables operators to achieve a faster time-to-market, while also creating operational efficiencies.  SDN and NFV can go hand-in-hand in tackling signaling orchestration issues, not just for Diameter routing but also for interworking with networks relying on SS7/MAP, SIP, Radius and other types of signaling. The move to 4G/LTE will unleash a massive growth in signaling, making it an imperative for operators to manage the increase in a cost-effective manner," added Gruia.

“The benefits of SDN/NFV for service providers are numerous—new service and revenue creation, operational efficiencies and capital expenditure savings. The Sonus DSC SWe allows service providers to capitalize on virtualization without losing the exceptional performance, features and security critical to their business,” said David Tipping, vice president and general manager, Products, Sonus. “Sonus offers a comprehensive portfolio of virtualized applications, including the Diameter Signaling Controller, Session Border Controller, and policy and routing management. Sonus customers can move seamlessly between hardware and software solutions, with assurance that network investments are fully protected.”

 

Other Facts:

  • The DSC SWe was named a finalist in the prestigious LTE North America Awards in the NFV Innovation of the Year category.
  • The DSC SWe is a member of a family of NFV compliant products that include Sonus’ virtualized Session Border Controller (SBC SWe), and a virtualized form of Sonus’ PSX Centralized Policy and Routing (PSX SWe). All three Sonus products can be deployed on a common server to reduce costs, complexity, and increase ease of management.

 

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Tags/Keywords:
Sonus Networks, SONS, virtualization, Cloud, Diameter Signaling Controller, DSC, Session Border Controllers, SBC, VoLTE
 

About Sonus:
Sonus enables and secures real-time communications so the world's leading service providers and enterprises can embrace the next generation of SIP and 4G/LTE solutions including VoIP, video, instant messaging and online collaboration.  With customers in nearly 100 countries and nearly two decades of experience, Sonus offers a complete portfolio of hardware-based and virtualized Session Border Controllers (SBCs), Diameter Signaling Controllers (DSCs), policy/routing servers and media and signaling gateways.  For more information, visit www.sonus.net or call 1-855-GO-SONUS.
 

Important Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
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